Tesla

Canada’s Largest Tesla Supercharger Station Debuts in B.C.

Tesla has officially opened its largest Supercharger station in Canada, situated at 4660 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC, reports Tesla North. The new facility is equipped with 40 charging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW of power. The cost for charging is set at $0.22 CAD per kWh, and the station...

Last Chance: SpaceX’s Starlink Hardware Deal for Canada is Ending

SpaceX is offering a final opportunity for rural Canadians (loosely defined according to their address checker) to jump on a significant discount on Starlink hardware, reports Tesla North. The promotion, which cuts the hardware price to $199 CAD—a 74% reduction—expires tomorrow, September 30, 2023. Initially launched with a 54% discount in March, the offer has...

Tesla Launches Extended Vehicle Warranties in Canada

Tesla has introduced its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers, effective September 25, 2023. The extended warranty is applicable to Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles and is available through Tesla's mobile app under the 'Upgrades’ menu, reports Tesla North. "The event of Failure must first occur during...

Rogers Partners with SpaceX for Advanced Wildfire Detection

Rogers has announced a significant investment in cutting-edge wildfire detection and prevention technology in British Columbia, leveraging its partnerships with SpaceX and other technology providers. The company is integrating satellite-connected sensors using SpaceX's low-bandwidth Swarm service to enhance wildfire prediction in remote areas of British Columbia that lack wireless network coverage. Swarm, a subsidiary of...

SpaceX to Launch Telesat’s $1.8 Billion Taxpayer-Funded Internet Satellites

In a significant move to bolster global connectivity, Ottawa-based Telesat has inked a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its Lightspeed satellite constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), reports Tesla North. The collaboration includes 14 launches using SpaceX's reliable and reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Each mission will carry up to 18 Telesat Lightspeed satellites,...

Tesla Slashes Prices on Model S/X, Full Self-Driving in Canada

Tesla has once again made headlines by reducing the prices of its Model S and Model X vehicles in both Canada and the United States. This move comes on the heels of Tesla announcing new Model 3 offerings for Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, reports Tesla North. In Canada, the price adjustments are...

First Tesla Superchargers Open to Non-Tesla EVs in Canada

Tesla announced on August 31 that it has opened up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla vehicles at select Canadian locations for the first time. The announcement was made via the Tesla mobile app and the latter’s inbox feature to customers, reports Tesla North. The pilot program is set to launch in two Ontario locations—North Bay...

Tesla Launches New Model 3, Not in Canada Yet

In a move that further escalates the competition in the electric vehicle market, Tesla has launched its upgraded Model 3 in China, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, reports Tesla North. Now displayed on the company's website (click to change location to Australia for example), the new offering has a limited launch, and there's still...

Tesla Cuts Model 3 Existing Inventory by Up to $6,500

In a surprising move, Tesla has slashed prices further on its existing Model 3 inventory in Canada, intensifying speculation about an upcoming refresh to the popular electric vehicle line, reports Tesla North. The Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) now starts at $49,490 CAD, down from its original price of $54,990 CAD—a discount of $5,500. The...

X App Coming to Tesla Vehicles for In-Car Entertainment

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently confirmed plans to develop an official X app for Tesla vehicles, allowing owners to watch videos and possibly see the latest posts from X, reports Tesla North. The announcement was made in response to a user named Jenny, who asked how to watch X videos on a Tesla. "We will...

Canada’s Best-Selling EV was Tesla’s Model Y in Q2

Canada is making significant strides in sustainable transportation, with Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023, according to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, reports Tesla North. This marks an uptick from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record...

Tesla’s iOS App Now Supports Apple’s Siri Shortcuts

In a move to further streamline the user experience, Tesla has unveiled its latest iOS app update, version 4.24.0, which now integrates seamlessly with Apple's Shortcuts app. This integration means that Tesla owners can now control various vehicle functions simply by giving voice commands to Siri, whether on their iPhone or Apple Watch, reports Tesla...